Web applications have become the cornerstone of our digital lives, yet they also represent a critical vulnerability on the ever-expanding cyber battlefield. Malicious actors relentlessly probe these applications for weaknesses, aiming to steal sensitive data, disrupt operations, or compromise user privacy. In this dynamic landscape, security professionals with expertise in web application security are the cyber sentinels - the highly skilled defenders who identify, assess, and mitigate threats before they can exploit critical vulnerabilities. This intensive course is designed to equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in this in-demand field. Students will gain a deep understanding of web application security principles, master industry-standard testing methodologies, and develop the expertise to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in simulated environments. By the end, students will be well-prepared to launch a successful career as a web application security professional, playing a vital role in protecting our digital infrastructure.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Prerequisite | SC2005, SC2008 |
| Not Available To Programme | ACBS, ACC, ACDA, ADM, AERO, ARED, ASEC, BACF, BASA, BEEC, BIE, BMS, BS, BSB, BSPY, BUS, CBE, CBEC, CEE, CHEM, CHIN, CMED, CNEL, CNLM, COMP, CS, CVEC, ECDS, ECMA, ECON, ECPP, ECPS, EEE, EEEC, EESS, ELAH, ELH, ELHS, ELPL, ENE, ENEC, ENG, ESPP, HIST, HSCN, HSLM, IEEC, IEM, LMEL, LMPL, LMS, MAEC, MAEO, MAT, MATH, ME(DES), ME(IMS), ME(NULL), ME(RMS), MEEC(DES), MEEC(IMS), MEEC(NULL), MEEC(RMS), MS, MS-2ndMaj/Spec(MSB), MTEC, PHIL, PHMS, PHY, PLCN, PLHS, PPGA, PSLM, PSMA, PSY, REP 1, REP 2, REP 3, REP(ASEN) 4, REP(BIE) 4, REP(CBE) 4, REP(CVEN) 4, REP(EEE) 4, REP(ENE) 4, REP(MAT) 4, REP(ME) 4, SCED, SOC, SPPE, SSM |
| Not Available To All Programme With | (Admyr 2011-2020), |
| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | REP(CE) 4, REP(CSC) 4 |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | CE4068, CZ4068 |
| Not Offered As BDE | |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | Yes |
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